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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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