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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Professors want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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