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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to understand these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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