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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning enable students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Instructors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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