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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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