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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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