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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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