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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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