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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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