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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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