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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in elearning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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