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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in e-learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better understand these interesting new open education experiments. People want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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