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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better understand these important new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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