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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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