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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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