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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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