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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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