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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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