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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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