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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are generally free for students 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 many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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