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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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