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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in elearning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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