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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic educational technology are enabling students all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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