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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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