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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy 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 learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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