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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these significant new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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