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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online education technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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