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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education experiments. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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