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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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