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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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