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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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