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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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