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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better perceive these open educational experiments. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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