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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education are enabling people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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