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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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