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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Researchers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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