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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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