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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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