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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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