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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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