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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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