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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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