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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like India to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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