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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in online education technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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