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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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