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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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