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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wake Island to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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