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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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