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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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