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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in electronic educational technology enable students all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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