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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology enable learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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