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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better understand these open educational experiments. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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