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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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