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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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