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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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