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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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