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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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