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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology enable students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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