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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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