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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Trainers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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