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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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