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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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