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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in e-learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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