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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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