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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning have empowered people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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