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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning have empowered students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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