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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage 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 education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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