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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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