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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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