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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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