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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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