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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Martinique to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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