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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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