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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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