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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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