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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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