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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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