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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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