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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education ventures. People want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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