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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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