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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better perceive these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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