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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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