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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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