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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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