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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to understand these significant new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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