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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these promising new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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