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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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