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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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