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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational experiments. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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