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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology enable people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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