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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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