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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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