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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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