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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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