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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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