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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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