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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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