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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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