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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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