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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the 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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