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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines 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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