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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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