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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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