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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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