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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Google+ to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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