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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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