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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning are empowering students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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