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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open education experiments. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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