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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. 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. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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