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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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