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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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