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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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