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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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