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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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