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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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