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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in e-learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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