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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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