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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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