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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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