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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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