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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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