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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Professors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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