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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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