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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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