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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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