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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in e-learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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