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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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