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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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