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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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