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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Universities want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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