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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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