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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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