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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology enable learners all over the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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