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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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