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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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