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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational experiments. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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