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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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