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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are considering now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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