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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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