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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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