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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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