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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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