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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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