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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning make it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better understand these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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