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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open education experiments. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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