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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Professors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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