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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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