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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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