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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Guinea to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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