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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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