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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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