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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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