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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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