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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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