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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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