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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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