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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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