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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology enable humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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