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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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