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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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