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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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