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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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