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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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