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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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