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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these interesting new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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