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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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