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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in elearning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Martinique to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also explores the major 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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