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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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