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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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