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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in elearning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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