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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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