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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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