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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning enable learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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