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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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