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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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