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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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