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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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