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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Chad to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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