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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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