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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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