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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are typically 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 topics that online learning organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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