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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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