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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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