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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open education ventures. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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