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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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