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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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