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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to understand these open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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