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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in electronic education technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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