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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning have enabled students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Professors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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