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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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