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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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