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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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