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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for details the scholarly 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 scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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