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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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