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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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