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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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