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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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