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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open education undertakings. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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