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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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