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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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