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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology enable students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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