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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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