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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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