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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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