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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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