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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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