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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Gabon to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to understand these new open educational endeavours. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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