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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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