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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Haiti to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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