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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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