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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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