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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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