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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these open educational endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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