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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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