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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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