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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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