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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Professors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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