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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open educational experiments. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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