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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Instructors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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