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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Comoros to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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