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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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