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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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