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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning are providing the means for humans all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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