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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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