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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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