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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning enable people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important 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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