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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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