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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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