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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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