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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the key 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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