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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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