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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in electronic educational technology enable people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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