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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better perceive these promising new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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