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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. New developments in learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better grasp these important new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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