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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these significant new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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