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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in online learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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