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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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