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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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