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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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