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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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