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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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