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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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