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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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