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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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