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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in electronic educational technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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