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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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