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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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