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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the key 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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