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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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