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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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