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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to consider now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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