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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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