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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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