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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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