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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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