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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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