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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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