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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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