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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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