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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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