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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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