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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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