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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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