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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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