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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning enable students all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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