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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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