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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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