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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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