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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Martinique to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the 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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