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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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