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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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