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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. People want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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