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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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