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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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