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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also reviews 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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