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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Corporations want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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