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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education experiments. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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