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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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