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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these promising new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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