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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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