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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in online learning enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not 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 blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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