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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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