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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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