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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online education technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Students want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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