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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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