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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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