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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in electronic education technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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