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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better understand these new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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