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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these significant new open education undertakings. Professors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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