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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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