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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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