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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for data the amazing 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 examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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