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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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