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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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