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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic education technology enable students all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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