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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational experiments. Trainers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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