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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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