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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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