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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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