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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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