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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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