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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open educational experiments. Educators want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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