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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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