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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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