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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wake Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to understand these compelling new open education experiments. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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