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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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