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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in electronic education technology enable people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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