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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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