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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education experiments. Trainers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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