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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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