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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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