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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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