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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning make it possible for humans all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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