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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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