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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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