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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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