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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in elearning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open educational ventures. People want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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