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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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