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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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