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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Google+ to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to understand these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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