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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education endeavours. People want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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