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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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