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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic educational technology enable students all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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