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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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