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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open education experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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