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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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