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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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