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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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