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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Andorra to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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