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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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