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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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