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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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