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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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