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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology enable students all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these open education ventures. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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