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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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