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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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