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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in elearning are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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