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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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