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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open education ventures. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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