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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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