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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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