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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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