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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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