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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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