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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important 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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