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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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