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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in digital education technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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