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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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