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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better understand these open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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