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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. People want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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