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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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