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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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