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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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