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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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