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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify 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 MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to understand these important new open education endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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