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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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