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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online education technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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