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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open educational experiments. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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