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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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