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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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