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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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