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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. People want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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