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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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