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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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