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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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