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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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