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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to understand these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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