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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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