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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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