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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the major 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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