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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic educational technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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