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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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