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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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