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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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