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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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