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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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