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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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