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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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