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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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