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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for facts 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 book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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