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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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