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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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