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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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