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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better grasp these significant new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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