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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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