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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the most important 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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