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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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