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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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