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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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