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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning enable learners all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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