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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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