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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in elearning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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