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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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