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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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