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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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