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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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