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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Greenland to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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