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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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