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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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