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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open educational experiments. Corporations want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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