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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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