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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Andorra to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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