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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning have empowered humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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