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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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