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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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