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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open education experiments. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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