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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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