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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning enable students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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