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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning have enabled students all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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