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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to understand these open educational initiatives. Professors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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