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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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