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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning technology enable people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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