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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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