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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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