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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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