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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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