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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning enable students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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