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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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