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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education experiments. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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