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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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