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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning are enabling humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions must deal with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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