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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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