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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better understand these promising new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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