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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning have empowered students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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