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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in elearning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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