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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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