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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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