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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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