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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in electronic education technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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