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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in electronic education technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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