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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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