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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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