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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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