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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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