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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning are empowering students all over the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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