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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online education technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better understand these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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