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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. People want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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