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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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