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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning enable people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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