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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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