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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology enable people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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