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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in electronic education technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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