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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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