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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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