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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to understand these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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