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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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