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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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