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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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