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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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