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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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