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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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