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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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