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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in e-learning technology enable learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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