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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these new open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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