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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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