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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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