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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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