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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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