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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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