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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online education have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these open educational experiments. People want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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