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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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