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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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