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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education technology are enabling students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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