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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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