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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning are providing the means for students all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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