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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic education technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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