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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 massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open education endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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