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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in digital education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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