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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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