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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bolivia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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