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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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