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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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