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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in elearning make it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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