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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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