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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Martinique to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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