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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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