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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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