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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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