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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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