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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic education technology enable people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open education initiatives. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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