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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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