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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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