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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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