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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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