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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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