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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning have empowered learners all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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