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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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