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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Comoros to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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