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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning have enabled humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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