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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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