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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online education have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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