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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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