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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology enable students all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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