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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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