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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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