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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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