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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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