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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Guinea to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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