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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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