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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology enable learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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