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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in elearning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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