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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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