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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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