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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online education are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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