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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online education enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to understand these new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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