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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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