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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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