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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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