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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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