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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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