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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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