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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning have enabled students all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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